Cutting Terms
Prepping Terms
Mixing Terms 1
Mixing Terms 2
Cooking
100
To cut food into small, uneven pieces
What is Chop
100

means to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to end the cooking process. When food is briefly immersed in boiling and then ice water to soften or loosen skin.

What is Blanch

100
To stir or mix ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth
What is Blend
100
To mix using a spoon or wire whisk with a circular motion
What is Stir
100

To cook meat or poultry slowly over coals on a spit or in the oven, basting it often with a highly seasoned sauce.

What is Grilling

200
To cut food into small, equal size squares about ¼ to 1/8 inch in size
What is Dice
200
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid
What is Dissolve
200
To blend or mix two or more ingredients
What is Combine
200
To beat quickly and vigorously by hand, wire whisk, or mixer to incorporate air and to make a mixture light and fluffy
What is Whip
200
To cook food in liquid that is just below the boiling point
What is Simmer
300

Means to pull or strip of the skin or rind, like peeling a potato.

Peel

300

To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber

What is Tenderize

300
To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor
What is Beat
300
To combine two or more ingredients into one mass by stirring or beating them
What is Mix
300
To cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry, hot air
What is Roast
400

means to coat food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish. 

To add a shine to foods with beaten egg, milk, melted jam or meat juices.

What is GLAZE

400

To cook gently in hot liquid below the boiling point

What is Simmering, Poaching

400
To work a ball of dough with the heels of the hands repeating press, fold, and turn motions until the dough is smooth and elastic
What is Knead
400
To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light, and creamy
What is Cream
400
To cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan
What is Braise
500

 means to add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid for a certain period.

What is MARINATE

500

means to grind or mash cooked foods or vegetables until they are smooth. Tools for this task include food processor, blender

What is Puree

500
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one, using a rubber spatula, spoon, or wire whisk in a gentle up, down, and over motion so that the mixture stays light
What is Fold In
500

To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks or knives, or the hands

What is Rubbing In

500
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat over moderate heat
What is Saute
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